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Shaun-Chi Lee

Summary

Experienced with wine curation and selection, excelling in creating exceptional wine programs. Utilizes deep knowledge of wine regions and varietals to enhance guest experiences. Track record of effective team leadership and comprehensive inventory management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Sommelier

Bazaar Meats by Jose Andres
11.2021 - Current
  • Maintain a 400k wine inventory with 800 skews at a 28% cost.
  • Curated extensive wine list, showcasing Spanish regions and varietals to enhance dining experience.
  • In charge of continuing staff education, including both sommelier and server teams.

Sommelier

Wally's Fine Wine and Gourmet Foods
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Maintain the wine list and storage of a 2 million dollar inventory for both dining experiences and retail sales.
  • Conducted tastings and educational sessions for staff to improve product knowledge.

Beverage Manager

The D Casino
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Concurrently oversaw beverage programs at both The D & Golden Gate Casino.
  • Resolved customer complaints involving beverage quality and service.

Sommelier

Majordomo
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Involvement in opening a 100 thousand dollar inventory and maintaining the wine list.
  • Created a culture of up-selling all beverages and foods to guests
  • Conducted regular staff training sessions on wine knowledge, enabling team members to provide excellent service to guests.

Sommelier

MGM Grand
10.2017 - 01.2020

Ambra, Craftsteak, Fiamma, Morimoto, L'Atlier, Robuchon

  • Managed 80 thousand dollar wine inventory efficiently, ensuring proper storage conditions and rotation to maintain quality.

Sommelier/Supervisor

Chica
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Curated wine selections to enhance dining experiences and pairings with seasonal menu offerings.

Education

Associate in Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America
02-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Binghamton University
05-2014

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Industry trends awareness
  • Inventory management
  • Menu development
  • Wine list curation
  • Wine service techniques
  • Wine pairing
  • Wine list management

Certification

  • Certified Sake Professional, Sake Educational Counsel, Dec 2017
  • Comprehensive Bartender Training, BarSmarts, Nov 2016
  • Certified Sommelier, Court of Masters Sommeliers, Nov 2016
  • Certified Beer Server, Cicerone Certifications Program, Aug 2016
  • Certified Specialists of Wine, Society of Wine Educators, Sept 2016

Timeline

Lead Sommelier

Bazaar Meats by Jose Andres
11.2021 - Current

Sommelier

Wally's Fine Wine and Gourmet Foods
06.2021 - 11.2021

Beverage Manager

The D Casino
09.2020 - 06.2021

Sommelier

Majordomo
01.2020 - 03.2020

Sommelier

MGM Grand
10.2017 - 01.2020

Sommelier/Supervisor

Chica
04.2017 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Binghamton University

Associate in Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America
Shaun-Chi Lee